The Bureau of Historic Preservation serves as Florida's State Historic Preservation Office. The Bureau is responsible for listing properties on the National Register of Historic Places, managing state historic preservation grants, reviewing projects for Section 106 compliance, processing historic preservation tax credit applications, managing the Certified Local Governments program, and coordinating the state's Main Street program.

Coordinate and manage the Florida Certified Local Government Program (CLG) in accordance with the Florida CLG Guidelines, all applicable National Park Service (NPS) rules, standards, guidelines, and federal laws.

Assist communities in applying for the CLG program by receiving, reviewing, and processing CLG applications. Request, review, and process end-of-year CLG reports and conduct 4-year performance evaluations of CLG programs in accordance with the Florida CLG and NPS guidelines.

Assist in the completion of National Register nominations and historic resource surveys by coordinating DHR efforts with CLGs.

Conduct outreach for the CLG program, including holding public meetings, conducting webinars, and collaborating with DHR staff to promote preservation programs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate degree in American History, Architectural History, American Archaeology, Architecture, Historic Preservation or a related field

At least two years experience with the CLG program, National Register Program, local historic preservation laws and practice, local planning procedures and/or other aspects of a State Historic Preservation Office.

Experience conducting public meetings and make presentations

Experience conducting community outreach or working with local governments

Experience with preservation planning or local preservation ordinances

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of federal, state and local historic preservation laws and practice

Knowledge of (or ability to learn and master) Florida State and architectural history

Skilled in Microsoft Office programs

Ability to meet the professional qualifications standards for Architectural Historian as defined in 36 Code of Federal Regulations 61

Ability to explain and teach historic preservation topics

Ability to travel and conduct field work

OPen until

11/18/2017

How to apply

Applications are submitted online through online state jobs portal, jobs.myflorida.com.